🎨 How Hobbies Fuel SUCCESS for the Unschooling Mompreneur with Cyrielle @unschoolingandthriving

Ever wonder how to find time for your own passions while unschooling your children on the road? 

In this episode, Kate chats with Cyrielle—mom to a neurodivergent daughter and founder of Unschooling and Thriving—about her journey from traditional teaching in Europe to traveling Canada and the U.S. in an RV while fully embracing self-directed learning. Cyrielle shares how creative hobbies, menstrual cycle awareness, and a deep trust in her child’s natural curiosity have shaped her approach to unschooling and motherhood.

From watercolor paintings to belly dancing, get a glimpse of how nurturing your own soul can profoundly impact your family dynamics—and prevent burnout. If you’re an unschooling mom or simply a busy parent seeking more peace, creativity, and connection in everyday life, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical steps.

Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Unschooling = Trust + Consent

Rather than forcing a fixed curriculum, unschooling follows the child’s interests and timing, rooted in mutual respect and partnership.

2️⃣ Creativity for Soul Care

Even 30 minutes a day of mindful, hands-on creativity can shift your mindset, reduce burnout, and refill your energy reserves.

3️⃣ Embracing the “Letting Go” Mindset

Overcoming perfectionism—whether in art or unschooling—frees you (and your kids) to explore, fail, and ultimately thrive without fear.

4️⃣ Menstrual Cycle Awareness

Tracking hormonal changes can help moms anticipate shifts in mood or energy, communicate needs to family, and schedule rest or lighter activities before burnout hits.

5️⃣ Building Community for Moms

Cyrielle’s dream is to create a membership space (and eventually retreats or unschooling camps) so that women can connect, share doubts and wins, and support each other in this unique lifestyle.

Connect with Cyrielle Online

Website & Offers: UnschoolingandThriving.com 12 Days of Soul Caring – A self-paced mini-series filled with creative and restful practices for busy moms Instagram: @unschoolingandthriving Podcast: Creativitea with Cyrielle on Spotify

Resources

Documentary: Being and Becoming by Clara Bellar Book: Free to Learn by Peter Gray Blog: Happiness is Here (self-directed learning, unschooling insights) App: Insight Timer for guided meditations, Yoga Nidra, and more Book: Unschooled by Kerry McDonald

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